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Jordan Lyles was touched up for four runs over three innings on Tuesday against the Cubs.

Facing a split-squad lineup but one containing a handful of starters, Lyles served up a home run to Willson Contreras among his five hits allowed and also walked two batters. Lyles' first start this spring was a good one but he's been awful since, likely pitching his way out of consideration for a rotation spot. Mar 13 - 6:11 PM

Jordan Lyles was shelled on Thursday against the Cubs, allowing five runs in one inning of work in his third start of the Cactus League.

Lyles just didn't have it against Chicago on Thursday, giving up six hits in the one inning of work. The 27-year-old right-hander is being given a chance to win a spot in the rotation, and pitched relatively effectively in his first two outings with the Padres. This will not be the start that wins him a spot as a starter, however, and he'll need to bounce back next week if he's going to make the roster, much less the rotation. Mar 8 - 5:05 PM

Jordan Lyles pitched decently in Saturday's victory over the Athletics, allowing two runs on two hits over his two frames.

Lyles walked one and struck out one. All of the damage against him came on one mighty swing off the bat of Stephen Piscotty in the second inning. The 27-year-old is being stretched out as a starter this spring and has a chance to secure a spot in the Opening Day rotation with a strong showing in Arizona. Mar 3 - 8:03 PM

Jordan Lyles allowed three hits and a walk over two scoreless innings Monday in his Cactus League debut against the Angels.

Lyles had the honor of facing Shohei Ohtani in his first North American plate appearance and walked him after going ahead 0-2. The 27-year-old right-hander is being stretched out as a starter this spring at Padres camp, but he figures to end up in long relief. He had a brutal 7.75 ERA in 69 2/3 innings last season between Colorado and San Diego. Feb 26 - 5:25 PM

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Cory Spangenberg went 3-for-3 and cracked a solo home run in Friday's Cactus League win over the White Sox.

He singled twice in the game while serving as the second baseman and leadoff batter. He followed a Matt Szczur solo shot with one of his own off starter Carson Fulmer in the third inning. Spangenberg started 86 games at third base for the Padres last year, and also played some second base and outfield. He is battling for the starting second base job this spring and is likely to play all over the diamond again this year.

Alex Dickerson has opted to rehab the sprained UCL in his left elbow, avoiding season-ending Tommy John surgery.

That's the plan, at least, but if the rehab doesn't take, Dickerson will still probably require the surgery. Either way, he's out for at least the first month of the regular season and maybe longer. It's a bad beat for the 27-year-old, who missed the entire 2017 season due to back issues.

Rea suffered a lat strain in early March and Padres manager Andy Green said there's no timetable for him to start throwing again. It's some tough luck for the 27-year-old, who missed the entire 2017 season following Tommy John surgery.

Jose Torres was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage, and intimidation after a domestic violence arrest in Phoenix in December.

According to the probable cause statement contained in the court report, Torres allegedly pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the victim and also knocked a door off its hinges and punched a hole in another door. He has a pre-trial conference scheduled for February 20, after which more should be known about a timeline for his legal issues. He also has another case pending regarding marijuana violation and a drug paraphernalia possession/use citation from December. The Padres placed Torres on the restricted list on Monday and he obviously won't be pitching for them anytime soon. He could face a suspension from MLB even if he isn't convicted.

Carter Capps (thoracic outlet) will make his Cactus League debut Sunday.

Capps got a late start this spring after undergoing thoracic outlet surgery over the offseason. The reliever's stuff was down last season after he made it back from Tommy John surgery and now he has another operation to return from.